The County appreciates your cooperation and patience during construction of this new intersection and the road closure of Burlington Road as this intersection is part of the County’s comprehensive road improvement program which has the goal of providing a safe and efficient transportation system for the motoring public.

Questions and concerns may be directed to Ken Mielke (630) 406-7172. For all Kane CountyTraffic Advisories, see http://www.co.kane.il.us/dot/trafficalerts/Default.aspx.]]>Thu, 8 Dec 2016 11:53:53 -0600Lake Effect Snow to Hit Parts of Northern IndianaModerate to heavy snow and strong winds will create white out conditions in some areas

The Indiana Department of Transportation warns that even with pre-treatment, salt and snow plows, white-out conditions are likely to make travel very difficult on Thursday night and Friday in parts of northern Indiana.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Elkhart, LaGrange, LaPorte, Steuben and St. Joseph counties. Forecasters are calling for bursts of moderate to heavy snow and white-out conditions in areas affected by lake effect snow. A few miles may mean the difference between light snow and several inches of accumulation.

INDOT’s yellow trucks will run their plow routes, treating lanes every 2-3 hours. Continuous snowfall and strong winds, especially in the rural open areas, can make clearing pavement challenging. Plow drivers will continue on alternating 12-hour shifts as long as necessary and resources will be adjusted as needed to keep highways open.

Drivers should expect difficult driving conditions in areas experiencing lake effect snow, and should avoid unnecessary travel, if possible. Motorists who do have to travel are urged to slow down and take their time.

If you see white-out conditions ahead, immediately take your foot off the gas and turn off cruise control, especially on high-speed highways. No one should be traveling at interstate speeds in these conditions. Law enforcement will be writing citations for drivers going faster than conditions merit and putting others in harm’s way.

Additionally, it is important that drivers clear their cars of snow, so they can see – and be seen. Snow blowing off cars can also be a hazard for those driving near them. With INDOT yellow trucks out on state and federal highways, it’s important for drivers to give plows plenty of room to safely do their work.

Other Tips for driving in the snow:

Stay home if you really don’t have to go out. Even if you can drive well in the snow, not everyone else can. If you don’t have somewhere you have to be, watch the snow from indoors.

Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry. Take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.

The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds. This added margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.

Know your brakes. If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS) and need to slow down quickly, press hard on the pedal-it’s normal for the pedal to vibrate a bit when the ABS is activated.

Don’t stop if you can avoid it. There’s a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.

Don’t power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads just starts your wheels spinning. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed down hill as slowly as possible.

Don’t stop going up a hill. There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road! Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill.

]]>Thu, 8 Dec 2016 11:33:56 -0600The New Intersection of Terpening Road and IL-111 OpeningThe Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that the new Terpening Road intersection at IL-111 is expected to be opened to traffic on Friday, December 9, 2016, weather permitting. The existing Terpening Road intersection at IL-111 will be closed to all traffic at the same time the new intersection is opened to traffic.

The Department asks that motorists be patient, reduce speed, obey all warning signs, be aware as to which Terpening Road entrance is open, and use additional caution when traveling near this work zone.

For IDOT District 8 updates on Twitter, follow us at http://twitter.com/IDOTDistrict8.]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 11:40:24 -0600Survey Crews Working Along I-70http://idot.illinois.gov
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that survey crews will be working along the I-70 corridor, from the north tri-level in Effingham to east of the Montrose exit, for the next four weeks.

These crews are preparing for an aerial flight survey by laying survey panels along the corridor, including private property. The panels are four-foot squares made of black burlap, with a white cross in the middle and must be left in place until the survey is completed.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today released a new report titled, Better, Faster, Lower Cost: An Efficiency Report from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The report itemizes numerous initiatives WisDOT has implemented to enhance performance and reduce cost in all of the department’s functional areas including highways, DMV and State Patrol. Since 2011, the performance management measures have saved $1.5 billion including nearly $100 million in the 2016 state fiscal year. WisDOT released a similar report two years ago.

"Our priority is to get the most from existing resources," said WisDOT Secretary Mark Gottlieb. "Many activities are underway throughout the department to improve our performance and work to provide a safe and efficient transportation system. We’ve adopted a culture of innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement."

As part of efforts to be leaner and more effective in delivering projects and services, WisDOT has implemented a comprehensive, transparent, performance improvement system (MAPSS – Mobility, Accountability, Preservation, Safety and Service). MAPSS sets ambitious, tangible goals and identifies areas for ongoing improvement without compromising WisDOT’s commitment to safety and service.

Better, Faster, Lower Cost: An Efficiency Report from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, along with the department’s most recent MAPSS Scorecard and Performance Report, are available on WisDOT’s website.]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 15:26:43 -0600Lane Restrictions For The Week Of December 5, 2016http://www.idot.illinois.gov/
Motorists should be aware of the following on-going closures:

JERSEY COUNTY

IL-3 from Grafton Hills Road to IL-109 near Grafton one lane restricted to perform widening, box culvert extensions and resurfacing through December 2017. (JA)

IL-4, St. Jacob, structure over the East Fork of Silver Creek approximately 0.7 mile north of US 40, reduced to one-way traffic with width restrictions in place and temporary traffic signals for the remainder of construction through late Fall 2016. (SEP)

SIU Northern Access Road over Cahokia Creek between IL-143 and New Poag Road will be reduced to one lane for approximately one month. At that time, the northbound and southbound lanes will both be reduced to one lane for the remainder of the project to repair the surfaces of both bridges through fall 2017. (JA)

ST. CLAIR COUNTY

I-55/64 westbound, between 3rd Street and Tudor Avenue, the right lane remains closed through November 2016, at which time the next sequence of work will require that the left lane be closed through Spring 2017. Throughout the duration of this work, one lane of traffic will be closed at all times leaving two lanes open for traffic to construct a new ramp that will connect eastbound traffic from the Martin Luther King Bridge to westbound I-55/64. (JGG)

I-64, from the Green Mount Road interchange to the IL 4 interchange, eastbound and westbound daily and nightly lane restrictions to add additional lanes to I-64 and construct a new interchange at Rieder Rd. through June 2017. All westbound lanes, west of IL-158, will remain open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM and all westbound lanes, east of IL-158, will remain open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. All eastbound lanes, west of IL-158, will remain open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and all eastbound lanes, east of IL 158, will remain open from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. (SEP)

IL-13 under IL-15, Belleville, closed to all traffic through spring 2017. (SEP)

IL-15 bridges over IL-13, Belleville, one lane closed in each direction of bridges through spring 2017. (SEP)

IL-157 at IL-161/St. Clair Avenue, the bridge carrying IL-157 over IL-161/St. Clair Avenue closed for removal and replacement of the bridge through fall 2016. A marked detour and message boards utilizing routes IL-15 and I-64 will be in place to route traffic around this closure. (JGG)

Rieder Rd., from US-50 to Wherry Road, closed except to local traffic to reconstruct Rieder Rd. and construct a new interstate interchange with I-64 through mid-May 2017. (SEP)

]]>Fri, 2 Dec 2016 16:41:25 -0600Illinois State Police Announce Roadside Safety Check Resultshttp://www.isp.state.il.us
The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held during the late evening hours on Friday, November 18, 2016, and early morning hours of Saturday, November 19, 2016. The detail was conducted at the Highland Avenue Toll Plaza (Plaza 52) at the eastbound Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) by ISP District 15 officers.

Alcohol is involved in nearly 40 percent of fatal crashes in Illinois. RSCs are designed to remove alcohol-impaired drivers. However, when other violations are observed such as driving with a suspended or revoked license, operating a vehicle without a valid registration or insurance or safety belt violations, enforcement action may be taken. The following citations were issued at the safety check:

This project was funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

]]>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 10:37:38 -0600Eisenhower, Congress Parkway Lane Closures for Jane Byrne Interchange Projecthttp://www.idot.illinois.gov/index
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that closures will take place on the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) and Congress Parkway, in Chicago, for the next step in the ongoing Jane Byrne Interchange reconstruction project, beginning, weather permitting, Sunday, October 9.

The closures are necessary for work on the westbound Eisenhower Expressway, including the rehabilitation of a portion of the Congress Viaduct, as well as the reconstruction of the westbound Eisenhower over I-90/94 and the Canal Street entrance ramp to the Eisenhower.

Starting Sunday, October 9, the following closures will take place:

The westbound Eisenhower Expressway/Congress Parkway will be reduced to two lanes from west of Wells Street to Halsted Street. Lane widths also will be reduced.

The left lane on the eastbound Eisenhower Expressway will be closed from Halsted Street to the Post Office. Lane widths also will be reduced.

The Canal Street entrance ramp to the westbound Eisenhower will be closed for the duration of the project. A posted detour will direct westbound Van Buren Street traffic to enter the Eisenhower at Racine Avenue.

The ramps from the westbound Eisenhower Expressway to the Dan Ryan and Kennedy expressways (northbound and southbound I-90/94) will remain open during construction.

This next step of the Jane Byrne Interchange project will focus on bridge work and pavement reconstruction on the westbound Eisenhower Expressway from the Post Office to Racine Avenue. The project improves traffic flow and safety, as well as connects the new flyover bridge from the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) to the westbound Eisenhower. These improvements are expected to be completed in Summer 2018.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Please visit www.circleinterchange.org for complete project details and closure information, including a streaming high-resolution view of the work zone.

]]>Mon, 7 Dec 2015 10:48:25 -0600Minneapolis / St. Paul Metro Transithttps://www.metrotransit.org/default.aspx
https://www.metrotransit.org/default.aspx]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2015 11:51:30 -0600Replacement of Torrence Avenue Bridgehttp://www.idot.illinois.gov/index
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that construction will begin in November on a total replacement of the Torrence Avenue bridge over the Grand Calumet River bridge in Chicago. The new bridge is anticipated to be finished and open in Summer 2017.

The existing bridge, approximately one mile south of 130th Street, was closed for emergency repairs in May after a routine inspection revealed one of the main truss members had deteriorated and was no longer safe. Subsequent evaluations determined more extensive repairs were required and available funding would be better spent on a long-term solution.

The bridge replacement already was included in IDOT’s FY2016-21 Proposed Highway Improvement Program.

The current detour will remain in place until the project is complete. Northbound traffic is detoured east on Sibley Boulevard, north on Burnham Avenue, northwest on Brainard Avenue and west on 130th Street to reconnect with Torrence Avenue. Southbound traffic is following the reverse route.

The new structure will replace a streel truss bridge built in 1938. The new bridge will have a more modern style and design, with a multiuse path on the east side of the bridge, as well as standard sidewalk on the west side, to better accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Click here to find details on other construction projects in IDOT’s District 1. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at www.travelmidwest.com.]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:46:08 -0500Travel Midwest Mobile AppTo complement the travelmidwest.com website, we also offer the free companion Travel Midwest mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The mobile app incorporates many of the aspects of the travelmidwest.com website, as well as additional features suited to mobile devices. The mobile app includes:

Map presets, a layers-based, movable - and now pinch-zoomable - map, notices, messages, and clickable travel times and incident icons that are available on the travelmidwest.com website

A Current Location selection that positions your map centered at your actual location, and a Follow Me feature that tracks your location in real-time as you travel, keeping you abreast of road conditions ahead

More features will be coming in future releases, such as reports and camera images. The mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices and can be found here:

]]>Sun, 6 Feb 2011 17:18:50 -0600Milwaukee County Transit Systemhttp://www.ridemcts.com/
For information on Milwaukee County Transit System Bus and Train Schedules, Maintenance Work, and other Incidents please visit http://www.ridemcts.com/Alerts/]]>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:07:24 -0600Please take the Travel Midwest User Survey!survey.jsp
In an effort to improve services that we provide to our valued customers and users, the Gateway Traveler Information System has implemented a user survey. The survey asks about your preferences in using the TravelMidwest web site and the Illinois Traffic Alert System and seeks input from you on which new features that you would like to see on the site. The survey is completely anonymous and takes less than two minutes to complete. The results will help us to focus our ongoing efforts on the features that our users find most useful. Please take a moment to fill out our User Survey and help us to provide better service. In addition, feel free to send any other comments you have about the site to Webmaster.]]>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:10:08 -0500Keep Us Alive Drive 45http://www.idot.illinois.gov/
Keep Us Alive Drive 45 is our commitment to keep workers and motorists safe in work zones. Each year, many people are killed in construction zone accidents, both commuters and workers. Please abide the posted speed limit in work zones. When workers are present, it's 45 M.P.H. - It's The Law.

Join us in our pledge to increase awareness and promote safe driving in our work zones by displaying an orange ribbon. Together we can make our roadways a safer place to commute and work. With your help, we can see to it that a construction zone is not an end zone.